Disclaimer: This post was written before the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the interview information may not be relevant during the 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 academic years. This is part 4 of a 4-part series on residency interview strategies. If you’re just joining us, make sure to go back and read the previous posts (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3) to learn about interview basics, questions you may be asked on the big day, and questions to ask the residents. Welcome back for the final

If you haven’t yet read part 1 and part 2, make sure to go back to learn about interview basics and questions you may be asked on the big day. As much as the residency program is trying to figure out if you’re a good fit for them, you need to figure out if they’re a good fit for you too. During the interview day, you will have the opportunity to meet with current residents and ask them questions about their experience. Below is a list of essential questions that you should ha

QUESTIONS YOU’LL LIKELY BE ASKED ON INTERVIEWS - Part 2 of 4. If you haven’t yet read part 1, make sure to go back to last week’s blog to learn about interview basics. You’ve confirmed your interview, found the perfect suit (and quiet shoes), and stocked up on mints, but now the jitters are settling in as you try to anticipate what questions you’ll likely be asked. After interviewing at multiple programs for residency and fellowship, and also conducting some of these intervie

Disclaimer: This post was written before the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the interview information may not be relevant during the 2020-2021 academic year. This is part 4 of a 4-part series on residency interview strategies from Dr. Stacy Goldbaum. If you’re just joining us, make sure to check ( Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4) to learn about questions you may be asked on the big day, and questions to ask the residents and program director. So you’ve made it to fourth year of medi

Are you pre-med and starting medical school this fall? Are you a new medical student wondering how to navigate the waters of medical school? Student Doctor Briana Christophers is sharing some advice in this three part letter to incoming medical students. Be sure to not miss the part 1 and part 2! Dear incoming medical student, First off: congratulations on starting medical school! The process leading up to this point can be pretty uncertain, so take a moment to celebrate that

Are you pre-med and starting medical school this fall? Are you a new medical student wondering how to navigate the waters of medical school? Student Doctor Briana Christophers is sharing some advice in this three part letter to incoming medical students. Be sure to not miss the part 1 and part 3! Dear incoming medical student, First off: congratulations on starting medical school! The process leading up to this point can be pretty uncertain, so take a moment to celebrate that

Are you pre-med and starting medical school this fall? Are you a new medical student wondering how to navigate the waters of medical school? Student Doctor Briana Christophers is sharing some advice in this three part letter to incoming medical students. Be sure to not miss the part 2 and part 3! Dear incoming medical student, First off: congratulations on starting medical school! The process leading up to this point can be pretty uncertain, so take a moment to celebrate that

Work life balance—it is a phrase we are hearing everywhere. It seems our entire society is overworked, tired and trying to find a way out. In reality the concept seems nebulous. What does it mean to be balanced? Can one really have true balance? Today Dr. Anne Slater joins us on the blog to discuss how to find balance or get back to equilibrium in your life. Keep reading for great advice... This post contains affiliate links. SheMD will make a commission at no extra cost t

We created SheMD to raise awareness about the gender disparities that exist in medicine earlier! So that women in medical school and residency and even our pre-med students would be aware of the gender disparities that exist. So we have created a FREE E-book to share with all of you with data and statistics about the gender disparities that women in medicine encounter! We've included the top 5 things that we WISH we had learned while we were in medical school, instead of le

1. HOBBIES: TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF FIRST 2. SUPPORT SYSTEM: DEPENDING ON FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND YOUR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT 3. SCHEDULE 4. CONFIDENCE MINDSET: OVERCOMING ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING Medical school can be challenging for many students. The pressure to learn numerous courses quickly while pursuing extracurricular activities, maintaining hobbies, and building friendships can be overwhelming. Here are some of my most important lessons/tips for incoming or current medical